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Dr. Walter Dittel, MD

Brighton, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dittel, Hospitalist in Brighton, MA?

    Dr. Walter Dittel, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dittel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dittel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dittel’s office at (508) 941-7618.

    Is Dr. Dittel board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Dittel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dittel speak?

    Dr. Dittel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dittel treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dittel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dittel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Which procedures does Dr. Dittel perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Walter Dittel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dittel's office.

    Does Dr. Dittel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dittel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 941-7618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dittel accept in Brighton, MA?

    Dr. Dittel in Brighton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dittel's office located?

    Dr. Walter Dittel's Primary Practice

    736 Cambridge St

    Brighton, MA 02135

    (508) 941-7618

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    Dr. Walter Dittel's Practice 2

    88 Washington St

    Taunton, MA 02780

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    Dr. Walter Dittel's Practice 3

    43 High St

    Wareham, MA 02571

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    What is Dr. Dittel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dittel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497915813.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dittel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dittel

    What is Dr. Walter Dittel's specialty?

    Dr. Dittel is a Hospitalist near Brighton, MA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Dittel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Dittel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dittel is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA, Morton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Walter Dittel accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Dittel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Dittel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dittel's office at (508) 941-7618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Dittel?

    Please contact Dr. Dittel's office at (508) 941-7618 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Dittel have?

    Dr. Walter Dittel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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